ACE Partners
Vice President of Manufacturing Operations - $160k - $200k + Equity - Loveland, OH
We’re partnering with a rapidly scaling food company to identify an exceptional operational leader to drive manufacturing excellence and support aggressive growth. This is a pivotal role for a proven leader who thrives in dynamic, high-growth environments and has a track record of scaling production while maintaining quality and efficiency.
About the Role We are seeking a strategic and hands-on
Senior Director or VP of Manufacturing Operations
to own end-to-end production in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This leader will ensure on-time, on-spec delivery while building scalable systems and fostering cross-functional alignment with Commercial, R&D, and Business teams.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations including production, scheduling, quality, and inventory. Ensure consistent on-spec output and OTIF performance.
Lead continuous improvement, capacity planning, and long-term infrastructure strategy to support product line growth and new launches.
Act as the operational bridge with R&D and Commercial teams to align manufacturing capabilities with innovation and market demands.
Define, track, and improve KPIs (OTIF, yield, waste, cost, throughput, downtime). Build robust data systems for real-time decision-making.
Develop and execute capital investment strategies to expand capacity in line with demand forecasts and new product pipelines.
Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to maintain GMP, HACCP, and FDA standards.
Design and implement comprehensive training programs to ensure operational competency and cross-functional flexibility.
Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing organization with a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
7+ years in food or consumable manufacturing, with
3+ years in senior operations leadership
Proven success
scaling production
in a high-growth environment
Deep expertise in
food manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
(GMP, HACCP, FDA)
Experience partnering with
R&D to commercialize pilot products
at scale
Strong analytical skills with a history of
data-driven decision-making
Demonstrated ability to
build and lead cross-functional, high-performing teams
Proficiency with
manufacturing ERPs and WMS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science, Operations, or related field (MBA a plus)
Nice to Have
Experience with early-stage or rapidly scaling food brands
Background in capital project execution or greenfield/brownfield facility expansions
This is a rare opportunity to shape operations at a high-growth food company with ambitious innovation and expansion plans.
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About the Role We are seeking a strategic and hands-on
Senior Director or VP of Manufacturing Operations
to own end-to-end production in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This leader will ensure on-time, on-spec delivery while building scalable systems and fostering cross-functional alignment with Commercial, R&D, and Business teams.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations including production, scheduling, quality, and inventory. Ensure consistent on-spec output and OTIF performance.
Lead continuous improvement, capacity planning, and long-term infrastructure strategy to support product line growth and new launches.
Act as the operational bridge with R&D and Commercial teams to align manufacturing capabilities with innovation and market demands.
Define, track, and improve KPIs (OTIF, yield, waste, cost, throughput, downtime). Build robust data systems for real-time decision-making.
Develop and execute capital investment strategies to expand capacity in line with demand forecasts and new product pipelines.
Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to maintain GMP, HACCP, and FDA standards.
Design and implement comprehensive training programs to ensure operational competency and cross-functional flexibility.
Build and lead a high-performing manufacturing organization with a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
7+ years in food or consumable manufacturing, with
3+ years in senior operations leadership
Proven success
scaling production
in a high-growth environment
Deep expertise in
food manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory compliance
(GMP, HACCP, FDA)
Experience partnering with
R&D to commercialize pilot products
at scale
Strong analytical skills with a history of
data-driven decision-making
Demonstrated ability to
build and lead cross-functional, high-performing teams
Proficiency with
manufacturing ERPs and WMS
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Food Science, Operations, or related field (MBA a plus)
Nice to Have
Experience with early-stage or rapidly scaling food brands
Background in capital project execution or greenfield/brownfield facility expansions
This is a rare opportunity to shape operations at a high-growth food company with ambitious innovation and expansion plans.
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